This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate a vehicle loading crane in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of vehicle loading crane operation including:

planning and preparing for vehicle loading crane operations

performing daily and shift vehicle inspections and fault finding checks

identifying and establishing no-go zones in the vicinity of vehicle loading cranes

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of a vehicle loading crane that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of operating a vehicle loading crane that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

performing pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and vehicle positioning procedures

lifting and positioning loads or personnel using crane controls and function

directing crane operations using load moving signals

monitoring load and crane hook movements and locations

disposing of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating a vehicle loading crane:

no-go areas in the vicinity of vehicle loading cranes

never work under crane booms

crane hook location and movement

Relevant standards related to loading cranes and lifting

site and equipment safety requirements

vehicle equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations associated with loading cranes

vehicle loading crane and other relevant operational procedures

vehicle loading crane and other relevant maintenance systems and procedures

basic geological and survey data knowledge relating to loading cranes

basic rigging and slinging requirements

hand and whistle signals related to loading crane operations

site environmental requirements and constraints

Hazchem relevant to loading cranes

crane preparation and operational techniques

processes for the calculation of load mass requirements

safety data sheet

plans, drawings and specifications

safe handling and storage procedures

relevant acts, regulations and code of practice

JSAs/safe work method statements

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;

where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.